HNTB makes new appointments, opens first Tennessee office

HNTB Corporation announced the appointment of four new staff members this week, in addition to the growth of the firm’s presence in the Southeastern U.S. with the addition of its first Tennessee-based

Hardesty & Hanover taps Farmer to lead freight rail

Hardesty & Hanover (H&H) has added Bret Farmer, PE, as the firm’s new national director of Freight Rail.

Bentley Systems acquires ACE enterprise Slovakia

Bentley Systems Incorporated, a global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, has acquired ACE enterprise Slovakia, a provider of technology solutions to interface with

Lhota resigns as MTA chairman

Joseph J. Lhota, chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which operates New York City’s subway, has resigned following the re-election of Gov. Andrew Cuomo to a third term, the Wall Street

Amtrak aims to streamline commuter experience with app updates

Amtrak has upgraded its FindYourWay mobile application, a free, real-time customer information app for use within New York Penn Station on iOS and Android devices.

Sivyer Steel hosts Rep. Loebsack

U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-IA-2) visited Sivyer Steel Castings Oct. 26, where he met with the company’s leadership team to learn more about its new ownership and progress the company says it

Reading & Northern acquires Penn Foster warehouse

The Reading & Northern Railroad, through its sister company, Reading Railroad Transfer, LLC, acquired the former Penn Foster warehouse facility located in Ransom, Pa.

R. J. Corman finalizes acquisition of two shortlines, commuter-rail service

R. J. Corman Railroad Company has finalized an agreement to acquire the Nashville & Eastern Railroad Corp. (NERR), Nashville & Western Railroad Corp. (NWR), Transit Solutions Group, a commuter rail operation and

Redwood Logistics taps Cousins as head of tech

Redwood Logistics (Redwood) has announced the appointment of Scott Cousins as the company’s new chief technology officer.

CTA Washington/Wabash station recognized for architecture

The Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects announced this week its 2018 Design Excellence Award winners, among which was the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Washington/Wabash CTA station, located in Downtown

NVTC releases first report on WMATA performance

The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) has submitted its first legislatively mandated annual “Report on the Performance and Condition of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority” (WMATA) to Virginia’s Governor and General

OLI Board taps Maleh as new executive director

The Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) Board of Directors has appointed Rachel Maleh as its new executive director.

WSP adds Yoseph in San Francisco

Ashur Yoseph has joined WSP USA as a senior vice president in the engineering firm’s San Francisco office.

WMATA selects new D.C. headquarters in money-saving strategy

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has announced the selection of L’Enfant Plaza as the location for its new headquarters building.

A&K Railroad Materials hosts Rep. Yoder

Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-KS-03) joined the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC), in conjunction with the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA), at A&K Railroad Materials’ Kansas City facility during an Oct.

WMATA CEO proposes expanded service, no fare hikes for FY2020

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) system wants to hold the line on fare hikes while proposing expanded rail service as part of a fiscal 2020 budget proposal.

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Canadian National acquires TransX

Canadian National (CN) has reached an agreement to acquire the TransX Group of Companies, one of Canada’s largest and oldest transportation companies.

STV elevates Boyle to EVP

Martin Boyle, a member of STV’s Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Division, has been appointed to executive vice president of T&I, where he will oversee the division’s operations.

State grant moves Port of LA’s rail expansion plans forward

A $21.6-million state grant is allowing the Port of Los Angeles to move forward with its planned Terminal Island Railyard Enhancement Project, which is designed to optimize on-dock rail operations and improve

Rep. Courtney visits NECR to view upgrade progress

U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) visited the New England Central Railroad (NECR) near Stafford Springs, Ct., on Oct. 22, to view progress the shortline has made to upgrade the rail line between

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